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Big Bertha Original
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Top positive review

2 Nov 2023
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I love my beanbag but was very disappointed at needing to fill it myself from the bag of beans. I expected to open the box and have something I could sit on straight away. I was also disappointed at the assumption that I live with someone, or have someone I can ask to help me with the task, as the instructions advise against tackling the task alone. When friends come to visit I don't ask them to work. It's a good thing this is a type of seat, because after several hours spent filling it, I really needed to sit down! You gave some reasons why it's done this way, but I would rather have paid extra and had it pre-filled. You could offer this as an option.

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11 Dec 2023
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Upon delivery, the box was left outside our 2nd floor flat. With a trail of polystyrene balls all the way through our block. The fact that this is self assembly is hidden in the features section of the product and I feel this should be highlighted more clearly on the page. The bag for our polystyrene balls was broken upon arrival and once we had put all the balls inside the beanbag, I don’t feel there is enough to fill it. So I don’t know how many had fallen out in transit, but I could count more than 100 on the trail up to our flat. I feel mislead when purchasing this. It’s a messy job and not clearly stated that it self assembly. I really hope our niece likes this and it’s worth the aggravation of putting together and apologising to our neighbours for the mess caused by its delivery. I would love to know how that bag of beans is supposed to fill the entire bean bag. It’s saggy. See pics.
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3 Apr 2024
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I purchased the Albert children beanbag chair in ivory, I received it late as DPD decided they will deliver it to the wrong address the first time. Then when I did receive it, I received a faulty one as it has large pink stains on it. It’s meant to be a gift for someone and when I’ve called I’ve had no answer for 2 days. When I emailed in the morning as soon as I received a delivery I was given a response end of day, stating they wanted a photo. I had already sent them a photo of it within my initial email. This wasted 2 days as I had to send it again and I got a response saying they will exchange the fabric. Which means I have to now wait again god knows how long for the delivery of this fabric and then arrange a return of the dusty fabric. It was meant it be a gift that needs to be given asap. Their phone number evidently isn’t connected as I’ve called at this point over 40 times in the last 2 days. Their email responses have been lacking considering I’ve given all the evidence the first day and they take over 6 hours for an initial response. I’m just shocked.
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
11 days ago
Please accept our apologies, seems there were some issues with your order, but I can see a partial compensation has been approved for you. Thank you for your patience.
8 days ago
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Not what was advertised, disappointing

Not what was advertised, will be calling soon to talk about this. £200 is excessive for what I have received quite disappointing. I suggest you change the image in your website. It’s a misrepresentation of the product
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28 Mar 2024
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Not worth the money. Very expensive

The beanbag came in two parts where you have to pour the balls Into the beanbag, which is an absolute nightmare, even with two of you. It’s really not worth the money, it’s incredibly expensive for what it is.
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
9 days ago
Our team contacted you, waiting to hear back from you.
6 Apr 2024
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There are not enough beans to give the shape of the sofa that appears in the adverts. Within a day or two it's lost shape and looks like a saggy mess. The upside is the dogs love it.
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6 days ago
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Way way smaller than they appear in the photos, which are clearly taken in a way that’s meant to deceive
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5 Apr 2024
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They claim returns are hassle free…
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
11 days ago
Returns information was provided within 1 working day, order has been refunded. Thank you.
8 Apr 2024
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
11 days ago
Please email customer service at sales@bigberthaoriginal.com with a photo of your item and they will check your options.
5 Apr 2024
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
11 days ago
Order has been refunded. Thanks
14 Mar 2024
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The item was not as I expected - disappointing

The item was not as expected and I had to fill myself which was not easy. Zip pull was a pink paperclip! Not enough fillling so I wrote to them via their online system. They have never replied. Not impressed and the item has already collapsed through lack of filling and is not like the picture on website. Expensive and not worth the money. I don’t recommend.
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
15 Mar 2024
Sorry to hear you feel this way, there is a reply to your email on 28.02 at 10am after receiving your email on 28.02 afternoon. Customer Service requested a photo of the item so they can assist you with the filling and information about the zip. Email has been sent again, waiting to hear from you.
25 Feb 2024
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The zip under the chair has a tacky paper clip attached rather than a proper zip. It feels like the zip is going to break. Feels and looks cheap not had it long and it's getting misshapen.
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
27 Feb 2024
We provided you information about the zip and how it works as this is a safety zip, sorry this was not good for you. A free returned was offered but it was declined. Thanks.
9 Feb 2024
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Very poor customer service

The item arrived but it did not work for the space so we asked for a return. No-one answered the phone so we emailed. After a few days we received return instructions. The item was returned and delivered on 1 February 2024 but we have not had our refund. The phone is not answered and emails are not answered.
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
16 Feb 2024
Apologies for the delay, this has been solved for you.
12 Feb 2024
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I thought for the price I wouldn't have to fill myself!

I thought for the price I wouldn't have to fill the bean bag myself, which was absolutely night mare..& when finished there was more beans on the floor then in the bag..so I actually gave up & though it away..iv have a new one which came filled.
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
16 Feb 2024
We are sorry to hear there was an issue with the filling process. We cannot locate any communication about this, we wish you had contacted us to help with the order.
18 Feb 2024
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Not enough bum space

Bought for my 2 year old, he cant sit on it and slides out becauae the bum space is too small and he is uncomfortable.
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
22 Feb 2024
We are sorry to hear this, please send a photo of your item to sales@bigberthaoriginal.com and they will be able to help with your order.
6 Jan 2024
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Infuriating delivery service.

I was very disappointed that the courier used was Evri. Evri have a poor reputation for reliability and honesty, and in true form I received false attempted delivery notifications and the package was delivered three days after they advised it was out for delivery that day. The package was ultimately delivered and left in an unsafe place, causing me to have to contact a relative to drive to my address to retrieve it. I would not order from Big Bertha again unless they ceased using this rogue courier service, they may be cheaper than other companies, but that’s not looking after the customer is it?
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
12 Jan 2024
We are sorry to hear the courier service was not up to standards, apologies. We have opened a complaint about the service provided for your order. We hope this does not prevent you from enjoying your item.
9 Jan 2024
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Regret this purchase. Does not sit as represented in pictures, and high backed is a misrepresentation. The mess it made filling the thing as it comes separate from the polystyrene beads was a right pain. Bought as a Xmas present and now have to replace. Would send it back, but no longer have the box.
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
12 Jan 2024
We are sorry to hear you are not happy with your order. Please email sales@bigberthaoriginal.com with a photo of the item and they will be able to check the options for your order.
1 Jan 2024
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There wasn’t enough stuffing and when I emailed there’s been no response. My number is 07753469749 should you want to call me and send me more stuffing.
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
12 Jan 2024
We are sorry about the issue with the filling. We can see they replied to your email 15.12 and today they sent a new one, please check junk folder just in case.
19 Jan 2024
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product arrived damaged so polystyrene beads went everywhere when we opened the box
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
19 Jan 2024
We are sorry to hear the parcel arrived damaged. Please email sales@bigberthaoriginal.com and they will be able to help with the order.
7 Jan 2024
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Very overpriced for what it is, smaller than expected
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
12 Jan 2024
We are sorry to hear you are not happy with the product. Please email sales@bigberthaoriginal.com and they will be able to check your options.
25 Oct 2023
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Bought the 2 seater sofa, arrived with two massive boxes and had to get all the filling inside the cover myself - which went everywhere. For some reason I thought spending £220 I would have it delivered in one piece ready to go. I bought the bright pink which wasn’t a very nice pink in the flesh, more red /orange. I decided I wanted to send it back as I wasn’t happy and it wasn’t comfortable at all, felt too stiff, you couldn’t relax on it and felt like you were going to slip onto the floor as it’s not that deep and the back is really stiff and full. Contacted cust services who said to return I would need to get all the filling out again and put back in the bags. Also to return they arrange dpd to come and collect but at the cost of £18 which came out of my refund. Obviously was a nightmare trying to get all of the filling out again and back into the bags. Wish I hadn’t bothered it was just a massive headache that costed me £18.
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
31 Oct 2023
We are sorry to hear the item was not suitable for you, refund processed. Thank you for your feedback
29 Jun 2023
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Underwhelming for its price

The cover is beautiful, lovely colour and texture. However, the filling was not enough so the bean bag is very squishy and the size is - in effect - nothing like the dimensions stated. This cannot be considered a large footstool. The filling was also very very messy and there was a note that it is toxic to animals which is worrying. Also, the one size is not faux leather, so you can't have it standing on it's side (I wanted it to so it could have the 40cm height). Overall I was disappointed and definitely do not think it was worth the £80 paid. I will look for alternative filling elsewhere in hopes I can use this as planned.
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
29 Jun 2023
We are sorry you do not like the product, please email us on sales@bigberthaoriginal.com with your order details. We will hopefully get something sorted for you as soon as possible.